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Israel Diaspora Cuisine represents the culinary traditions of Jews dispersed around the world, influenced by the local cultures they resided in and the Kosher dietary laws. This cuisine, over time, has significantly influenced and has been integrated into Israeli cuisine, producing a rich and diverse food culture.

Overview
Israel Diaspora Cuisine refers to the wide range of culinary traditions developed by Jews in various regions of the world, including Europe, North Africa, the Middle East, and the Americas. These traditions were shaped by the geographical locations, local cultures, available ingredients, and the Jewish dietary laws, known as Kashrut.

Influences and Characteristics
Israel Diaspora Cuisine encompasses a broad array of dishes and cooking techniques. Eastern European (Ashkenazi) Jews introduced dishes such as gefilte fish, matzo ball soup, and challah bread. Mediterranean and Middle Eastern (Sephardic and Mizrahi) Jews contributed dishes like shakshouka, couscous, and a variety of salads and hummus.

One of the defining characteristics of Israel Diaspora Cuisine is adherence to the Jewish dietary laws (Kashrut), which influence the ingredients used and the preparation methods. Another key aspect is the culinary adaptations made in response to the varied local ingredients and cultural influences in the regions where Jewish communities were established.

Influence on Israeli Cuisine
The creation of the State of Israel in the 20th century led to a mass immigration of Jews from all over the world, each bringing their unique culinary traditions. This convergence led to a blending of different Jewish culinary traditions, and even some non-Jewish Middle Eastern dishes, into a new Israeli cuisine.

The impact of Israel Diaspora Cuisine on Israeli cuisine is noticeable in the diversity of dishes and flavors found in the country today. This is seen in popular foods such as falafel, which has roots in Middle Eastern cuisine, and the adoption of Ashkenazi dishes such as bagels and lox.